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Of protests and rallies: Nationalists say Azaadi march has nothing to do with Sindh
The two parties were accused of not taking Sindhis on board when they decided to launch their movements.
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A weary state
The very last thing that our leaders want is a vibrant and energetic people with ideas above their station.
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High noon at midnight
The Nawaz regime is now only a few miles from midnight.
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End of Politics
The current march would not do anything but push the country towards the ‘end of politics’.
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Long marches: Opposition leaders take a back seat on mediation
We will no longer serve as guarantors for PTI, PAT, says Khursheed Shah
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Inside the Red Zone: Caught between a rock and a hard place
Security officials check their firearms as they wait for marchers to arrive
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Hospitality: Residents open hearts, homes to marchers
Residents of Aabpara facilitated protesters of both parties, allowing them to use facilities in their homes
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Red Zone breached: Dharna outside Parliament House
PTI, PAT workers remove barricades, enter high-security zone; Imran gives PM till 8:00pm today to resign
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Global reactions: US, Britain count virtues of dialogue
Hammond hopes all parties can work together under the Constitution to peacefully resolve political differences
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Political impasse: Army makes pitch for meaningful dialogue
Buildings in Red Zone are symbols of state and must be respected: ISPR
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All is fair: The militarisation of non-violent protests
PAT protesters are well-equipped, with gas masks, batons and knee-pads.
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Sit-ins : Price hike, not marches worries the poor
With a monthly income of about Rs5,000, it is hard for Najma’s family to fulfill their growing needs.
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Supply lines cut: AJK feels adverse impact of capital rallies
Containers blocking main road from Bharakahu to Muzaffarabad.
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Azadi, Inqilab sit-ins: AJK’s political leaders oppose PTI, PAT demands
Former premier supports sit-ins, asks federal govt to show flexibility.
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Chacha Inqilab: Expat poet stirs emotions at PTI sit-in
Javed Iqbal Cheema has travelled from Italy to join the ‘Azadi March’.
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People are strength: ‘March can’t be allowed to cause destruction’
Shahbaz says Imran Khan should not seek revenge for his failed sit-in from Pakistan.
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Political affairs: Lawyers to resist steps that could lead to martial law
LHCBA president Shafqat Mahmood Chohan announced this at a press conference on Tuesday.
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Numbers: Who had biggest march of them all?
Depends on who you ask
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Civil faultlines: Disobedience campaign tantamount to treason says Hoti
Traders say asking them to not pay bills would just result in severed electricity connections at work.
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Ideology and power
Political salvation lies in political means alone
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A political tailspin?
Imran Khan has matured intoa formidable political assets, a leader with ability to connect with the masses in a flash
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Islamabad sit-in updates: Kaira, not Khursheed Shah, acceptable for talks committee, says Imran
NA Speaker Ayaz Sadiq's secretary receives PTI lawmakers’ resignations; PTI begins core committee meeting
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Deepening political crisis: US closely monitoring situation in Pakistan
Britain supports continuation of democracy in Pakistan, urges ongoing political crisis to be resolved democratically.
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Punjab police arrest 147 Imran and Qadri supporters overnight
Inspector Rana Hussain says arrests were made to prevent them joining the protests in Islamabad
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Indirect talks: Govt to interact with PTI, PAT through opposition
Khursheed Shah, forms two separate committees for talks with the protesting parties.
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Amid damage reports: Police seek to occupy 27 more educational institutes
Over 30 schools and colleges of capital already housing law-enforcement personnel .
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A resurgence of print media amid marches?
Newspapers fill information gap at march avenues in Islamabad.
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Medical malady: In sickness and poor health, marchers stay put
Health workers say food, changing weather causing chest and stomach diseases.
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Anti-climax
Even those who sympathised with the party’s stand will be tested by the way things have been handled thus far.
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Smoking guns: Final showdown likely today
Imran says he will lead a march towards the Red Zone, Qadri invites masses to attend ‘people’s assembly’.
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Parliament backs govt in ongoing political crisis
Mediatory role to be played by opposition parties
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March as a microcosm
The solution, in the end, comes from not another long march. Instead the solutions will come from better planning.
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'Azadi' march, 'Inqilab' march: Q&A with M Ziauddin
The Express Tribune‘s former Executive Editor M Ziauddin provides some insight into developments in Islamabad.
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EU calls for resolution of Islamabad impasse via dialogue, within Constitution
EU delegation says award of GSP-plus market access was a reflection of their commitment to economic prosperity.
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PAT, allies reject talks with government
PAT chief announces sit-ins and protest demonstrations across Pakistan once the deadline expires.
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PTI members not keen on resigning from K-P assembly
K-P information minister says they will continue collecting taxes, warns government from disconnecting power.
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Imran left isolated in civil disobedience call
Former president Zardari says Khan's willingness to use unconstitutional means to pursue his goals threaten democracy
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Ground Zero: Eateries, vendors bask in high sales
'I have made sales worth Rs25,000 to Rs30,000 in four days', says Qaiser Abbas, standing beside his dahi bhalla...
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Double dharna : Little presence from Balochistan, Sindh at sit-ins
PTI, PAT workers say supporters could not make it due to barricades, distance.
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If looks could..: Imran lookalike dreams of meeting PTI chief
Buner resident has become a popular figure at Azadi March owing to his strong resemblance to Imran
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Sick and tired: Policemen seek medical leaves
Requests were denied as all had minor health issues.
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Market closures: Capital traders demand compensation for losses
To move Islamabad High Court against city administration.
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The voice of the commoners: Sukkur cares little about the power game in Islamabad
Citizens express support for one group or the other but insist that all they want are their basic needs.
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Whose side are you on?: LBA leaders split over support for PTI, PAT sit-ins
Bar president calls Azadi, Inqilab Marches unconstitutional.
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Political impasse: Imran Khan should revert to democratic methods says CM
Says Khan’s efforts have amounted to zilch.
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Ratcheting up pressure: PTI mounts mass civil disobedience campaign
Imran gives PM 48 hours to quit or else face the wrath of PTI’s tsunami.
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Calming the storm: Govt forms committees for talks with PTI, PAT
Nisar says the ruling party is ready to listen to all ‘constitutional’ demands.
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Marches and forward movement
Sustained economic progress will not come about without political stability.
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Civic sense: An IDP camp experience in little old Islamabad
Aabpara, surroundings littered with sights and smells of garbage, human waste
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Civil war & true democracy
It is certainly a matter of serious concern for all Pakistanis if army is hauled into this trap of political showdown
 
    
















































